BookTalk and Zen disciple Pablo D ’ Ors is a moving , lyrical , farranging meditation on the deep joys of confronting the self through silence , which offers an intense engagement with life just as it is .
Among the new cookery books , Vegetables All ’ Italiana ( l ), by Anna Del Conte , stands out . Her brand-new collection of recipes serves up Italian vegetable dishes with a modern twist as the stars of the show . Organised in an A-Z format from asparago to zucchina , they are classic dishes as well as Del Conte ’ s own personalised recipes , many previously unpublished , created throughout her years as a writer .
Vegan Cakes And Other Bakes ( l ), by Jerome Eckmeier , has 80 easy vegan recipes : cookies , cakes , pizzas , breads , and more . Packed with savoury and sweet ideas for vegan desserts , breads , and main courses such as dairy-free pizza and eggless quiche , each simple recipe uses easily found ingredients , and has a photo to tempt taste-buds .
In Catalan Kitchen ( l ), Emma Warren lays bare the secrets of one of the richest food cultures in Europe . Catalunya is home to one of the highest concentrations of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world . This book is beautifully packaged with stunning location and food photography .
Also worth a look are : Modern Baking ( l ), a ‘ baking bible ’ of more than 250 recipes from Donna Hay ; Baladie ( l ), Palestinian cuisine from Joudie Kalla ; How To Eat ( p ), a paperback reissue of Nigella Lawson ’ s 1998 classic ; and , Potatoes ( l ), Jenny Linford ’ s collection of 65 potato recipes from around the world .
The fifth edition of Berlitz ’ s pocket-sized travel guide to Tenerife ( p ) now comes with a bilingual dictionary . It contains ‘ Top 10 ’ attractions and ‘ Perfect Day ’ itinerary suggestions including Spain ’ s tallest mountain El Teide , whale-watching , and the hike down the dramatically located village of Masca . Also included are essential practical information on everything from eating out to getting around , and an insightful overview of landscape , history and culture .
Key : ( l ) hardback or large paperback ( p ) small paperback
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